Sure the Corvette has the straight line performance kiling. But its stupid cause the point of a BMW M is to have a good mix of straight line performance, handling, braking, comfort, engineering and style, all in one bag. For example, the car can be a killer on the track, then get you home in comfort then can take you and your lady out to a very nice restaurant in style, without missing a beat. Thats what a corvette is not. If you just want pure speed you can do even better then a vette in terms of $$, look at an EVO or STI